Clinical Assessment Workbook for Communication Sciences and Disorders

''Clinical Assessment Workbook for Communication Sciences and Disorders'' provides students in speech-language pathology with a hands-on approach to learning the clinical assessment process. Throughout the workbook, the authors have combined basic assessment information with meaningful assignments to provide real-life applications. Each chapter is structured with a "who, what, why, when, where, and how" format to provide the most comprehensive coverage of assessment in clinical settings. Topics covered range from referrals to the recommendation stage, and include processes such as standardized testing, report writing, billing, and insurance. The workbook covers the full range of communication disorders, including, speech sound disorders, voice, fluency, swallowing, language, and hearing. Key Features: *Each chapter contains a list of "Top 10 Terms" for a review of key concepts *''Chapter Tips'' provide a quick and easy summary of suggestions for each area of assessment *Chapter activities, with answers, allow students to practice real-life clinical situations in a low-stakes environment *Clinical forms and charts aid in understanding of chapter content This much-needed interactive resource will aid students in their understanding and knowledge related to appropriate protocols for assessment.